English · Adjectives

dark

/dɑːk/

[/dɑːk/]

without light

Beginneradjective

Definition

With little or no light; or close to black in colour.

Example

The room grew dark as the sun set slowly behind the distant purple hills.

The room grew dark as the sun set slowly behind the distant purple hills.

Etymology

From Old English 'deorc', of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for absence of light, deep colours, and serious moods.

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